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Feb 02 2025CRIME

Life After Captivity Hostages of Hamas share their survival stories

Taken as hostages in October 2023, several Israeli soldiers experienced the worst professional and personal damages such as isolation, forced labor, and constant fear. The treatment of hostages included harsh physical and psychological torture by Hamas. Thaman Five Thai nationals a

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Relocation of Palestinians from Gaza: Arab Nations urge against relocation.

Gaza's future remains uncertain as powerful neighbors firmly decline this proposal. Why would Arab nations strongly disapprove of such an idea in the first place? Arabia has previously seen the impacts of mass migrations in the region with low income families struggling to keep up

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's First 24 Hours: A Wild Ride

In just one day, President Trump made big waves across the globe. He's got new plans for Russia, the Middle East, and even TikTok. But is everyone on board? Let's break it down. First, Trump talked about Russia and Ukraine. He wants to end the war, but Europe's worried he might favor Russia. He's n

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

Hope Amidst Conflict: Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Deal Brings Relief

After a long and tense conflict, Israel's government has finally given the green light to a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas. This deal is set to start on Sunday morning, bringing a much-needed break to the 15-month battle. The agreement was approved by Israel's cabinet late on Friday n

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Hearing: A Unique Case

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was unusual. He wasn't sworn in to tell the truth, and the FBI report on him wasn't shared with the full committee. This raised eyebrows, especially since his qualifications aren't stellar. He's led small organizations and a small group of

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

A Glimmer of Hope: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Heat Up

Lately, there's been some real optimism about a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with US officials feeling more hopeful than they have in months. While nothing is certain yet, they believe that a deal might be announced soon, possibly even before President Joe Biden's term ends. A key fi

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

The Changing Middle East: China & America Compete

Once a distant energy buyer, China has become a major player in the ever-changing Middle East. This shift isn't just about energy; it's about politics and power. The U. S. , which has long had a strong presence in the region, is now facing a new rival. But is China's influence really a threat, or ju

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unconventional Ideas: Greenland and the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald J. Trump sparked interest in a recent news conference by suggesting that the U. S. might use military or economic pressure to persuade Panama and Denmark to give up control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, respectively. Built over a century ago by Americans, the Panama Canal

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Jan 08 2025BUSINESS

Emirati Billionaire Promises Big Bucks for US Data Centers

Imagine this: A billionaire from Dubai walks into a fancy Florida home and promises to invest $20 billion in the US data center industry. Sounds like a scene from a movie, right? Well, it actually happened last Tuesday. The billionaire in question is Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of DAMAC Properties

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Syria's Shift: Gulf Nations Watch Warily

For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big

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